Keys Jazz Bistro is a wonderful jazz club. The setting was intimate with great acoustics and…read moresightlines from most seating locations. The staff were super friendly and accommodating. We did not try the food as we had dinner prior, but the menu is fair with some meat pies, and table snacks. The bar has a full range of cocktails, wine and champagne. Most importantly, the jazz music they bring through are excellent!

I had the pleasure of attending a couple of months ago. The owner greeted us when we walked in made…read moreus feel welcome. Service was attentive and the jazz was.great.

The ambience, the food, live music.. ! I can't wait to go back!…read more We had the Chicken dumplings ( I had them fried ) , crispy Potstickers chicken & karana, white rice and a cucumber salad. Side car cocktail 10/10

My friend and I wanted to check out some live music on a weekday evening, and we were not…read moredisappointed! Loved the vibes and enjoyed listening to some talented musicians. We were impressed with list of various artists performing at this bar. We tried a few cocktails, and all of them were well-crafted. Their Money Cat had a strong citrus flavor, but I could distinguish its ingredients like the rosemary and villain through multiple sips. Their Cafe de Olla was rich and layered with many flavors that came together well. Finally, their Zobo was refreshing and slightly floral, making it quite easy to drink. Great spot for creative cocktails and a lively yet intimate vibe. Their food menu also seems quite extensive and something I would like to try in the future!

My friend and I came here on a weekday evening to enjoy some live music alongside some cocktails…read moreafter we had finished dinner. The Bikila cocktail was definitely a bold choice and was a bit too strong and spicy for my taste. The peppers were clear in this cocktail and made for more of a savory taste. On the other hand, the Hakim was much more approachable, which was bright and balanced due to its more floral ingredients of pineapple, hibiscus, lemon, and rosemary. Great spot for adventerous cocktails, and an even better place for live music! The performers of the night were very talented and provided good entertainment for the night.

This is such a lovely date night spot with amazing food, delicious cocktails, lovely jazz music,…read moreand servers who feed like family - warm and a little stern but endearing. I like that the food is a little spicy but not too spicy. Love their lentil sambusa and the veg combination platter. We have been here several times and have never been disappointed.

Cash only! Had to walk to the Chase Bank down the street to get cash…read more The bartender was a hilarious crusty lady. The live music was fun for dancing. I love seeing a group of octogenarians playing saxophone while their counterparts cut a rug on the dance floor.

The bartender that was male and elderly was making me extremely uncomfortable and over pouring my…read moredrinks. He usually wears a baseball cap and eyeglasses. Pretty clear that he cannot handle a busy bar on his own. On another note GG Amos band or singer pessimist as usual and asking for donations to buy groceries. Plenty of other bars or bartenders to be served from. Do not come here in the late Tuesday evenings.

You can find this lively but humble place by it's blue neon sign lit one block west of Union Square…read more. Open since 1995. I bought two tickets in advance on eventbrite to watch Tony Lindsay, and American Jazz legend. You must check in upon first entry before heading down to the underground jazz club. We were seated quickly by gracious hosts just before 6 pm on a Friday night for a 630-8pm show. . We were again greeted about a drink. I ordered food and drinks. The brisket, jambalaya, catfish, and Mac n cheese were made quickly, well, and were great. The drinks also were decent. Some danced, musicians came up close and performed in the audience, and the concert was intimate. Can't wait to return.

Love this place. They are back open after being shut for years!!!…read moreTop talent, great food, in the middle of one of the greatest cities in the world!!! Mainly blues music, my favorite Enjoy!!

Come for the drinks and stay for the music! This is exactly the experience that I received as I…read morepaid a visit to "Dawn Club", a cocktail bar combined with speakeasy vibes and live music that showcases jazz, swing, big band, and other genres of music. Located on Annie St and just a few steps away from Market St in the SOMA/Financial District of San Francisco, this place has been delivering some amazing tunes and vibes in the current form since 2023. Keep in mind that reservations are required here as seating is limited. However, if you arrive in between 5-7pm, they will accept walk-ins. The business hours usually run from 5pm-12am while staying open until 2am from Wednesday through Saturday. Even though this place has only been around since 2023, there is a ton of deep rich history behind it that goes back nearly a century. The original Dawn Club (with completely different ownership) existed in the same Monadnock Building on Market St in the 1930's and 1940's as it was a popular music venue from the Prohibition-era up until the end of WW2. Considering that everything ceased to operate up until 2023, the current ownership did the unthinkable and recreated everything as if you've taken a step back in time to a bygone era. This takes me to the interior layout of this place. There are no words to describe just how much I appreciate what they've done. The dim-lit lighting paired with the gorgeous bar, art-deco styling, swanky leather seating and beautifully-marbled tables really showcases just how well executed everything is. I'm also a huge fan of jazz music as the entire ambiance and environment is aesthetically pleasing to the eyes. Since we had a 7pm reservation, we were seated towards the front near the stage. Our hostess took our order as I went with a "Mutt's Mix" for myself and a "Grasshopper" for her. As soon as 8pm rolled around, the band "Fog City Swing" arrived on stage. They are a well-known big band ensemble that make several appearances at Dawn Club. The entire vibe and electricity hits perfectly as this is more along the lines of a dark bar that you might experience in New York or Chicago. All in all, "Dawn Club" absolutely exceeded my expectations on all levels. The entire layout, drink selection, and variety of musical guests that play here is definitely up my alley. Therefore, I am giving this place a perfect five-star rating.

4% surcharge: That surcharge is also applied to the cover charge when you reserve a table…read more Overall a great vibe, good cocktails. The bands are hit and miss; sometimes it's terrific. You can often snag a seat at the bar if you don't have a reservation. For the cocktails, some these are fantastic: 5/5: The Town Club. Very good spritzy version of a Singapore sling. 5: Hot seven: An excellent daisy whisky. 5: Tiger Rag. Invented by Owner Lee and Engrasio. 5: Blood Moon Shuffle. With foam topping. 4: Besame Mucho. Great low ABV. 4: Flutter tongue: good of. Holds up 4: Firehosue Five. Like a candied banana gin martini. 4: Dippermouth Dagger NA 2: Mutt's mix: over crushed ice. too much ginger.

I remember coming here as a kid for Folk Sing twice a month. I remember the snacks in the kitchen…read moreand groups of free spirits young and old fiddling up a storm in the front room and singing their hearts out in the middle room. I remember being enthralled and amazed that so many people would open their hearts so much to sharing music with others. And I remember Faith Petric, the wonderful and inspirational everyday woman who runs it all. I am amazed no one has Yelped about this amazing San Francisco tradition yet. I understand those of us who feel like it is our little intimate slice of what the world should be but let's share it with others. I have grown up and returned to the Bay Area and I plan on going this week or the next to rediscover the musician in myself that has been silenced for so long. I can't wait. I reccommend anyone come try it too.

yes! someone said to me "come along to 885 Clayton at 8pm on Friday night with a song about…read moreFriendship". What a joyous and unexpected evening that was. I live in London and I wish there was someplace like that here, but only in San Fran I'm afraid. Truly amazing. A piece of living history. Clair

My friends and I stopped by Boom Boom Room for some live music, and the musicians that night were…read moreincredible. From the openers to the main act, they were really talented and made the night special! The space had great energy, but it was also louder at times. Seating was also a bit limited, but that caused us to be on the dance floor abit more. Fun spot with amazing live music!

Such a cool spot! I've passed by this place for years, and finally decided to check it out. It's…read morelocated near Japantown, so a great spot to come to after a nice dinner nearby. Street parking is limited, but there's also a parking garage across the street. I purchased $10 tix in advance to see ADOSOUL & THE TRIBE from New Orleans. Tix were $15 at the door. The show started at 9:30pm and went on all night! Super cool vibe - chill, intimate dive bar with a stage + dance floor. Several couch seating on the side with small tables as well as bar seating. Highly recommend for a vibey night out! I loved listening to the band, and they have several other bands that play. People were dancing on the dance floor, and it never got rowdy.

I had an amazing birthday evening here last weekend while out on the town with my sister. It was…read moreour first time here and we had an unforgettable experience. We were greeted by Nina and she ensured we had an amazing time at Black Cat. Thank you Nina! You really went the extra miles to make sure we had a great time. I am a huge jazz appreciator and have been wanting to comer here since I first moved to the bay area. My only regret is waiting so long to make the time. The music was amazing, a band of young gentlemen who felt very traditional in their music, which I appreciated. It was easy to get swept up in the music and if you closed your eyes you could almost transport back to another era, which I feel is Black Cat's specialty. There are two floors, the street level floor is a bar that is open to the public and to go downstairs you have to purchase your ticket. Well worth it to support the artist and venue but if you just need a quick drink the bar upstairs is also very vintage/luxe feeling and probably better for a conversation. I ordered a Gin martini and made it a "happy meal" for an additional $6 so it came with a nice portion of fries that we split. We enjoyed the French onion dip as well - nice sized portion for splitting for an evening snack. We wet to the later show so didn't need too much. As it was my birthday we ordered a bottle of champagne to split. We did end up finishing the bottle but if not I think we could have arranged to take it home. I will absolutely be back.

I love this venue! Pretty spacious and such an intimate vibe - perfect for a date night with your…read morepartner or friend. I originally reserved tix for 2 to see PHER for $50/person at one of the tables in front of the bar. Options were for 7pm or 9:15pm, we went for 7. Note: There's a 22% service charge, which is separate from the tickets. There's a minimum spend of $20/person on Wed/Thurs/Fri, and $30 on Fri/Sat. Sales tax 8.63% added to all checks. My friend and I were 15 min late to the show (our dinner ran over), so our original table was given to someone else and we got a different seat. Honestly, all seats seem to be fine! The bar seating is great since it's slightly elevated, so you get a great view of the stage and have the bar in front of you. I absolutely loved the vibe of this place. PHER was amazing and I had such a good time. I was surprised at how short the show was, it lasted for about an hour and luckily, we were able to stay for the 9:15 show with no extra charge since there was space. Just note that they may ask you to buy something else on the menu if you decide to stay. The fries were delicious! I was not expecting to like it so much, perfect for 2 and SO CRISPY. Defs will get this again! Overall, I would come back. The price is a lil too much for what it is, also for such a short show, yet I did have great experience! Although every spot is a great view, tables by the front are recommended as servers tend to walk past your view pretty often.

DJ ET is to blame for my wedding reception NOT going as planned…read more You see, in our planning, I had said, listen Ivy Hill, we are thrilled to be working with you as part of our event at Sand Rock Farm. We were excited to have a cellist playing as our guests got to mix and mingle. And yes, we were really looking forward to music being played as we ate and enjoyed our LONG awaited wedding reception (that had been postponed cuz...ya know...Covid.) But we said it repeatedly...There really was NOT going to be ANY dancing. There was dancing. Lots of it. And it is all DJ ET's fault. THANK GOODNESS!!!! Honestly, working with the entire team at Ivy Hill was a dream. Their selection of musical genres and musicians is nothing short of impressive. I will warn you now...that questionnaire is exhaustive...like it gets INTO the songs you like. But it is TOTALLY worth it. Matt reached out right before our reception just to check if we were good and to get us in touch with DJ ET. The cellist was AMAZING. And before you ask...YES...he can and WILL play a Game of Thrones medley. It was AMAZING. He also learned the music to my father's favorite hymn. When I heard him start to play it, I just started to cry because thanks to him, my father, who passed some time ago, was there...in that song...and in that cello. I can't recommend Ivy Hill Entertainment enough. They clearly have put in the work of bringing on the best of the best when it comes to musicians, performers and DJs. They take the headache and worry out of the planning and logistics. True pros in every sense. And my special nod to DJ ET who proved that the Mills Brothers and Blacksheep really DO belong on the same playlist.

Highly Recommended, Quality Entertainment: Wow - what a fantastic experience! Ivy Hill…read moreEntertainment truly is your "one stop music and entertainment shop." From working in events, I understand that heartfelt, professional, seamless entertainment is a key component to creating a memorable celebration. It brings people together, inspires guests, and sets the tone of your party. I've worked with some pretty cool musicians, but Ivy Hill Entertainment definitely stands out as the BEST. When it came time to plan the ultimate personal event - our wedding - we wanted a music-based celebration that stood apart from "typical wedding music". The idea was a multi-musical-styled evening showcasing classical music, New Orleans Big Band, a roaming violinist at dinner (Ivy Hill's gal, MJ, even played pop hits like Stayin' Alive and had everyone singing!), an intimate pub sing-along, and finally a rockin' reception. This was certainly an ambitious repertoire! I began researching bands/musicians and initially fell into a short panic. Most bands didn't seem to have the magical vibe, musical diversity, network, and professionalism (Can we count on the to show up for gods sake...) for me to book. In fact, none of the musicians resonated with our event's style.... and then I found Ivy Hill Entertainment. WOW. Game changer. From the moment of contact to the actual execution we had an amazing experience that was fun, stress free, collaborative, easy, and QUALITY. Ivy Hill has many options on how to book talent - actually super talent. You can hire anyone from a dope DJ to solo musician to the 9-musician "build-a-band" act we employed. My initial contact was Brian Bergeron who not only understood our vision, but encouraged us to make it happen. What an awesome guy. He was just as excited as we were! In fact, that's what stands out about Ivy Hill - their passion for music and events. They truly love what they do and understand the honor of being part of your event. Ivy Hill also offers such quality musicians! I couldn't believe we had all these cool people playing our wedding! It was great to see their musical backgrounds and sound samples from the website and resources. For our wedding, they supplied everything from the sound technician, musical equipment, speakers, musicians, and even an amazing Bandleader extraordinaire: Jon Devoto. Man, this guy was incredible! In addition to coordinating the musicians, he was also the lead singer, MC... and as a special request, include some mind-blowing tap dancing. Everyone loved him! I wish I could go through each of the musicians (Debbie Ilana, the New Classics, MJs Brass Boppers) because they brought so much flavor & style. It was like a mini-musical festival. The best part is that whatever you decide to book - whether it be an intimate musical vibe, dope DJ, or full-blown band - they deliver a memorable performance and professional experience. This team is full of talent and heart. They also have a big network of musicians and DJs so you don't need to worry about flaky musicians or no-shows. God forbid someone gets sick, they have the resources to ensure you are set. I trust them implicitly. I knew that I had nothing to worry about when booking them. The communication was clear and timely. We were in-line every step of the way. In fact, they are the only company I will use for future events. If you seek a top-notch service, this is the place for you. As you can see form their website, Ivy Hill Entertainment has a lot to offer. They exceeded our already high expectations. It is my pleasure to write this review and spread the word.